Gilles Magnus (born 30 August 1999) is a

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racing driver currently competing in the

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. He is also a factory driver for Audi Sport.

Career

Karting

Magnus began karting at the age of eight, claiming numerous titles in his career.

Lower formulae

In 2016, Magnus progressed to single-seaters in the

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. There he claimed a victory, a fastest lap and accumulated numerous podiums to finish vice-champion to Ye Yifei.

Formula Renault

In October 2016, Magnus partook in the rookie test at

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. In February 2017, he was signed by R-ace GP for the NEC Championship.

FIA Motorsport Games

Magnus won the silver medal at the 2019 FIA Motorsport Games Touring Car Cup representing Team Belgium.

Racing record

Career Summary

^† As Magnus was a guest driver, he was ineligible to score points. ^* Season still in progress.

Complete French F4 Championship results

( key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in ''italics'' indicate fastest lap)

Complete TCR Europe Touring Car Series results

( key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in ''italics'' indicate fastest lap) ^† Driver did not finish the race, but was classified as he completed over 90% of the race distance.

Complete World Touring Car Cup results

( key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in ''italics'' indicate fastest lap)

Complete GT World Challenge Europe Sprint Cup results

( key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in ''italics'' indicate fastest lap)

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Magnus, Gilles 1999 births Living people Belgian racing drivers French F4 Championship drivers Formula Renault 2.0 NEC drivers World Touring Car Cup drivers FIA Motorsport Games drivers Formula Renault Eurocup drivers Blancpain Endurance Series drivers R-ace GP drivers Audi Sport drivers W Racing Team drivers 21st-century Belgian people Saintéloc Racing drivers Comtoyou Racing drivers 24H Series drivers Le Mans Cup drivers GT4 European Series drivers TCR Europe Touring Car Series drivers